Finance Subcommittees are finishing this week and I, along with the other Finance Committee members, will take up the operating budget next week. It is well documented that we are facing a $3.5 billion deficit, but what does that really mean to you?
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Two voter initiatives from the November 2014 Election take effect today: the marijuana initiative and the minimum wage initiative.
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Giving away money to those who can afford to carry the burden, and burdening five year-olds taken from their parents, who suffer abuse and neglect isn’t the right way to address our budget problem. It’s unworkable. It’s not humane.
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This Saturday, February 28, I will be returning to Anchorage to host my annual constituent meeting and legislative update at the Elim Café. I hope you will be able to join me for snacks, refreshments, and interesting conversation. Your thoughts and concerns will provide me with the guidance I need to better represent you in the Alaska Legislature.
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As we work our way through session, we have been fortunate to be able to visit with many constituents and advocacy groups. Thank you to those of you who have contacted us and come by our office. We appreciate hearing from you. Here’s where we find ourselves on the 35th legislative day.
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